India and New Zealand have a long-standing rivalry in ICC tournaments. With both teams securing a place in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinals, their upcoming match on March 2 at Dubai International Stadium will determine the group leader. This article explores their head-to-head record in major ICC competitions.
- India and New Zealand have played 20 ICC matches, with New Zealand leading 12-6.
- New Zealand has dominated in T20 World Cups and World Test Championships.
- India holds a balanced record in ODIs and Champions Trophy encounters.
India vs New Zealand: Overall ICC Head-to-Head Record
| Competition | Matches | Wins | Losses | Draws/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICC World Cup | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| ICC Champions Trophy | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| ICC T20 World Cup | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| ICC World Test Championship | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Total | 20 | 6 | 12 | 2 |
India vs New Zealand in ICC World Cup
The ICC World Cup is the biggest stage in cricket. These teams have faced 11 times, with both winning five matches each and one game ending in a no result.
Memorable Matches:
- 1975: New Zealand won in Manchester, with Glenn Turner’s unbeaten 114 leading the chase.
- 2023 Semifinal: India defeated New Zealand by 70 runs in a thrilling knockout match.
India vs New Zealand in ICC Champions Trophy
The ICC Champions Trophy has seen only two encounters between these sides.
- 1998 Final: New Zealand won the first-ever edition of the tournament.
- 2025 Group Stage: India took revenge with a solid performance.
India vs New Zealand in ICC T20 World Cup
India has struggled against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup, losing all three matches.
- 2007: Despite winning the inaugural T20 World Cup, India lost to New Zealand in the group stage.
- 2021: India managed only 110/7, which New Zealand chased down comfortably.
India vs New Zealand in ICC World Test Championship
Since its inception in 2019, India and New Zealand have clashed five times, with New Zealand winning three matches.
Notable Matches:
- 2021 Final: New Zealand won the World Test Championship Final, chasing 140 with ease.
- 2021 Mumbai Test: India’s 372-run victory included Ajaz Patel’s 10-wicket haul.
New Zealand has a clear edge over India in ICC events, winning 12 out of 20 matches. India has performed better in ODIs and Champions Trophy, while New Zealand dominates in T20 and Test formats. With another major clash approaching, can India turn the tide and improve their record?
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